Defense

House, Senate set to move hurricane relief packages

Bills just the beginning of assistance, lawmakers say.

News

Federal employees offer money, time to hurricane victims

Some volunteers stymied in their efforts.

News

Union leader calls for hike in mileage reimbursement rate

GSA, however, cannot raise mileage reimbursement rate for employees driving personal vehicles on official agency business unless the IRS acts.

News

Post-disaster contracting rush leads to confusion

Questions raised about how to implement emergency procurement rules.

Oversight

The Tipping Point

Hurricane Katrina hit as nation teetered on twin brinks.

News

Planes, Trains, and ...No Thanks?

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News

Foiled by Federalism

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Defense

Disaster response threatens to swamp Bush administration

For U.S. presidents, there is an unwritten rule book for disaster recovery, and the first rule is, "Act fast." The second rule is, "Send it all."

News

Blame the Bureaucrats

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News

Coasties Pass Muster

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News

Bad News

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News

Moral Obligation

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News

Blame Game

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Management

Housing, loan agencies send representatives to hurricane relief centers

Agencies coordinating with FEMA to offer advice on rebuilding homes, finances.

Defense

National Guard, Corps of Engineers move into New Orleans

Soldiers bolster security and distribute supplies as engineers work to drain city.

News

Supreme Court to hear case on federal employee grievances

At issue is whether employees are permitted to take employment-related complaints to federal court.

News

Feds can donate leave to hurricane victims

OPM memo tells agencies to devise program specific to their needs.

Management

GSA reorganization sparks internal anxiety

Senior managers worry about their careers as agencies choose to buy independently.

Defense

Military's Northern Command steps up response efforts

The deteriorating situation in Hurricane Katrina's wake illustrates just how heavily civil authorities have to rely on U.S. military forces in truly catastrophic circumstances.

Tech

State and Defense departments order high-tech printers

Laminating card printers and encoders will create high-tech IDs for embassy workers, National Guard.